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Dog Trainer Olds Park Sydney Teaching a dog to go and lie down at one place is something we trainers call “stationing”. It is simply asking a dog to stay still in a specific spot. The spot can be a mat, a dog bed or a crate, and you can send a dog there with the cue “Go to your place.” Send a dog to a bed, mat, blanket or crate happens for many reasons. One of the most common is when people come to the door; this form of stationing positions the dog away from the door and helps her remain calm when visitors come in. It’s usefull in other exciting situations too.